A pool of 45 prospective jurors is secured in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
By Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN
(CNN) — On Wednesday, a qualified pool of 45 prospective jurors was secured for the jury… Continue Reading
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Protestors demand County Law Enforcement End Cooperation with ICE
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Protestors banded together to demand county law enforcement end their cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement,… Continue Reading
Goleta approves Pride of Place grants for Local Businesses
GOLETA, Calif. – After a unanimous vote, Goleta City Council members approved Pride of Place grants, also known as POP grants, to support small… Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Public Library responds to Trump’s Funding Cuts for Libraries
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The Trump administration mandated the reduction of agencies including The Institute of Museum and Library Services that funds… Continue Reading
The Golden Globes will add a new category recognizing podcasts starting next year
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
(CNN) — The Golden Globes are adding a new category to recognize something other than achievements film and… Continue Reading
Disney announces a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, its first new resort in a generation
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By Natasha Chen, CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) — For the first time in 15 years, the Walt Disney Company has announced the development of a new… Continue Reading
A$AP Rocky has a new acting gig, new music and a new baby on the way with Rihanna
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — A$AP Rocky is having quite the moment.Not only was he one of the co-chairs of the recent Met Gala, but… Continue Reading
‘Practical Magic 2’ reunites Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman for more witchy fun
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — Sally and Gillian Owens are returning.Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are reprising those roles in a… Continue Reading
Disney announces a new theme park in Abu Dhabi, its first new resort in a generation
By Natasha Chen, CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) — For the first time in 15 years, the Walt Disney Company has announced the development of a new… Continue Reading
Super-sized cruise ships are becoming the norm. Is there an end in sight?
By Terry Ward, CNN
(CNN) — Who could forget the images that went viral last year of a cruise ship’s stern looking like a top-heavy birthday… Continue Reading
City of Santa Maria approves labor agreement with firefighters
SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The City of Santa Maria announced a two-and-a-half-year labor agreement between them and the Fire Fighters' Union Local 2020… Continue Reading
Isla Vista Inspection Program Approved by County Supervisors after Numerous Health and Safety Concerns
Isla Vista units will be getting an inspection program for the next year. It is in response to health and safety… Continue Reading
Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four former employees
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN
(CNN) — Motown singing legend Smokey Robinson has been accused of sexual assault by four women who used to work for… Continue Reading
Prosecutors accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense team of consulting with celebrity attorney Mark Geragos
By Kara Scannell and Lauren del Valle, CNN
(CNN) — Leading up to his criminal trial, Sean “Diddy” Combs has bolstered his legal team, but… Continue Reading
These 5 foods may be secretly causing your inflammation
Post Malone was told he would never play his hometown stadium. He kicked off his nationwide tour there anyway.
The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Post Malone kicked off his latest tour on April 29 with fireworks,… Continue Reading
Cal Poly Pier selected by U.S. Department of Energy to host wave energy research program
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – The Cal Poly Pier was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to host the agency's first open water research pier… Continue Reading
Business slows down in heart of Santa Barbara despite “Cinco de Mayo” holiday
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—Music is booming but business is just trickling in on what has historically been a festive celebration. Andrew Mendoza,… Continue Reading
Santa Maria to consider helping fund study for Highway 101/Betteravia Road interchange improvements
The City of Santa Maria will consider approving an agreement with Caltrans to help fund the Highway 101/Betteravia Road Interchange Project Study… Continue Reading
Annual SLO County tourism report show numbers rose slightly in 2024
Tourism numbers released by Visit SLO CAL will show a slight increase in key metrics in 2024 compared to the previous year in… Continue Reading